bborders.gazette@gmail.com
Share your love
California and Mexico Expand Military Partnership to Boost Public Safety and Disaster Response

-Editorial California Governor Gavin Newsom welcomed military leaders from Mexico’s National Defense Secretariat (DEFENSA) to Sacramento as part of a growing partnership between the two governments. The visit, which involved nearly a dozen Mexican officials, included briefings and hands-on demonstrations…
Federal Election Demands Spark State Pushback Ahead Of 2026 Midterms

-Editorial As the 2026 midterm elections approach, a series of actions by the Justice Department and proposals in Congress have intensified legal battles and renewed concerns about federal overreach into election administration, a responsibility the Constitution largely assigns to states…
Presale Tickets for 2026 California Mid-Winter Fair Available Today

-Editorial Presale admission tickets for the 2026 California Mid-Winter Fair are available today at IVFairgrounds.com, giving visitors early access to one of the region’s most anticipated annual events. Carnival tickets are already on sale, and presale admission tickets can now…
$12.8 Million Federal Grant Awarded to Expand College and Career Readiness in Imperial County

-Editorial The Imperial County Office of Education has received a more than $12 million federal GEAR UP grant aimed at expanding college and career readiness by supporting a single cohort of students from middle school through their first year of…
Super Bowl 2026 Puts Mexican Avocado Supply Chain to the Test

-Editorial Year after year, the Super Bowl drives one of the largest seasonal spikes in avocado consumption in the United States, reaffirming Mexico’s position as the leading supplier of a product that has become almost inseparable from the event. But…
Past Enforcement Controversies Resurface as Bovino Rejoins El Centro Border Patrol Leadership

-Editorial The return of Gregory Bovino to leadership within the U.S. Border Patrol’s El Centro Sector has prompted strong reactions from elected officials and labor organizations in Imperial and San Diego counties, reigniting long-standing concerns about immigration enforcement practices, civil…
San Diego Business Community Travels to Sacramento to Ensure Regional Interests Are Heard

-Editorial Business and civic leaders from the San Diego region are traveling to Sacramento this week to meet with state lawmakers and discuss legislation that could impact the region. The San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Leadership Delegation is…
Mexicali Reports an Increase in Foreign Direct Investment, According to SECON

-Editorial Mexicali recorded $64 million in new foreign direct investment (FDI) from January through September 2025, marking a significant increase compared with recent years, according to data from Mexico’s Secretariat of Economy. Figures released through the National Registry of Foreign…
California Reports Record Fentanyl Seizures Under Expanded Drug Interdiction Strategy

-Editorial California officials say more than $506 million worth of illicit fentanyl has been seized since 2021 under an expanded drug interdiction strategy that deploys California National Guard members to support law enforcement operations at ports of entry and along…
Imperial Valley Social Justice Committee Honors Community Leaders with Annual Stone of Hope Awards

-Editorial The Imperial Valley Social Justice Committee hosted its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Stone of Hope Awards on Jan. 31 at Prestige in Heber, recognizing local community members for long-standing service and contributions to the Imperial Valley. The Stone…